An
interesting article on the increasing importance of socially responsible work
in museums. How can we draw connections from this to our own work in Alberta?
How can we do more?
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Saturday, 16 July 2016
Thursday, 14 July 2016
Vending machines in schools -- yay or nay? A heated debate at the the Kneehill Historical Museum Mock Legislature
On Friday, May 13, the Kneehill Historical
Museum, the Legislative Assembly of Alberta, Three Hills School, and local
community members joined together to host a mini-mock legislature. I took a
road trip to the town of Three Hills for a front row seat to the proceedings.
A class of grade six students from the nearby
Three Hills School acted as elected representatives, with local MLA Nathan
Cooper playing the double role of premier and instructor. Presiding over the
event was Richard Marz, previously the Deputy Speaker, who played the role in
his own authentic robe and hat. Students were arranged into the ‘Sagebrush’
party, who acted as the government, and the ‘Oiler’ party, who acted as the
official opposition, along with two independents. The stage was set for a
riveting debate.
The topic: should vending machines be banned in schools?
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